The Big Picture
Colossians 1:1-15
Anyone who has any ambition of accomplishing something truly monumental needs first and foremost to have the “big picture” in clear view. When Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II in 1507 to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel he didn’t just pick up his brush and begin painting. He labored for months over [...]
Quickened
Colossians 2:13-14
In the fall of 1997, I participated in the Promise Keepers Day of Prayer held in Washington DC. Over a million men, from across the country stood in the gap for our nation, our families, and our churches. That day was filled with powerful experiences, but one in particular stands out in my mind. A [...]
Redemption, Honor, and the Blood
Colossians 1:13-14
For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14 NIV In C.S. Lewis’ masterpiece, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, the message of redemption is beautifully illustrated. [...]
Holiness Wrapped In Humanity
Colossians 1:15-23
It’s almost Christmas. There are presents under the tree. The wrapping paper, pretty bows, and all of the other items that people use to decorate the gifts they will give to their loved ones are flying off the shelves so that last minute gifts can be in place for the big day. You know, when [...]
Stand
Colossians 2:6-10
I went to work for Wal-Mart Stores in the summer of 93’ as a Manager in Training. I had just graduated from college in May so I was ecstatic to have a real job so soon. To be quite honest, I didn’t see it coming. Retail was not what I had in mind, but all [...]
Holiness Wrapped In Humanity
Colossians 1:15-23
It’s almost Christmas. There are presents under the tree. The wrapping paper, pretty bows, and all of the other items that people use to decorate the gifts they will give to their loved ones are flying off the shelves so that last minute gifts can be in place for the big day. You know, when [...]
Who’s In Charge Here?
Colossians 1:16-18
At a meeting of the American Psychological Association, Jack Lipton, a psychologist at Union College, and R. Scott Builione, a graduate student at Columbia University, presented their findings on how members of the various sections of eleven major symphony orchestras perceived each other. The percussionists were viewed as insensitive, unintelligent, and hard-of-hearing, yet fun loving. [...]
He Created All Things
Colossians 1:16-17
A young lady wrote to Dr. Laura Schlessinger this past week with the following question: I’m a little embarrassed about this, but here goes: I believe in God. I pray, and I work very hard to follow God’s commandments. However, neighbors and people at work tell me believing in God is just plain silly. They [...]
Jesus Is…
Colossians 1:15
A young college freshman at Morehouse University walked in to his first day of class and settled in for the instruction. The professor of Philosophy passed out a syllabus and explained what would be expected of the students during the course of the semester. The young student grew more and more excited as he listened [...]
One Of A Kind!
A verse by verse study of The Book of Colossians
History holds the names of world-changers. Men and women whose efforts have left an indelible mark upon those of us who remain. They have forever affected society — some for good, others for ill. They came from different circumstances. Their lives ended in various ways. Their mark remains whether we recognize their names or not. [...]